Ay, Carmela!

During the Spanish Civil War, a group of comics lightens the days of the Republican troops. Tired of life in the front lines, they make their way to Valencia, accidentally entering enemy land and falling prisoner.

Cast

Carmen Maura

as Carmela

Andrés Pajares

as Paulino

Gabino Diego

as Gustavete

Armando De Razza

as Teniente Ripamonte (as Maurizio de Razza)

José Sancho

as Capitán

Mario De Candia

as Bruno CTV 1º

Miguel Rellán

as Teniente interrogador (as Miguel Angel Rellan)

Edward Żentara

as Soldado polaco

Rafael Díaz

as Centinela

Chema Mazo

as Alcalde

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